Hi, I’m Ivonne! I’m in my fourth year at West Virginia University, double majoring in Accounting and Finance with a minor in French. I work as a Learning Consultant at the WVU Learning Center, where I enjoy helping students gain confidence in math and business courses by breaking down concepts into simple, easy-to-follow steps. I also spend part of the year as a tax preparer, which has given me a lot of real-world experience to share. My goal is to make learning less stressful and more encouraging so you can succeed!

• Favorite movies: Tangled, Shrek, The Notebook
  
• Favorite books: Selection Series by Kiera Cass, It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
• Hobbies: Reading, Knitting, Spending time with my husky Skye
  
• Favorite artist: Forrest Frank, Abbie Gamboa
• Favorite food in Morgantown: Istanbul

Hi! I’m Lydia and I majored in biology with a minor in general business in my undergraduate degree. I am now working on pursuing my masters in health sciences. I love to game and craft in my free time and I have two cats that I love very much. 

• Hobbies: crochet, video games, reading, and card collecting 
• Favorite Games: Pokemon and Sonic 
• Favorite movie: Ratatouille. 
• Favorite color: red

• Learning Consultant Courses:    Chem 110, 111, 112, 115, and 116

My name is Jaylene and my major is Environmental and Energy Resource Management. I am from the small town of Wileyville, WV. I love listening to audiobooks and working out in my free time.

• Hobbies: reading books, doom scrolling on Tiktok, hanging out with friends
• Favorite Book: Watchers by Dean Koontz
• Favorite Movie: Encanto
• Favorite Artists: Gavin Adcock and Treaty Oak Revival

I am currently in my fourth year at WVU. Outside of classes, I'm either playing in the marching band or finding a good book to read. I plan on earning a Master's degree in chemistry or biochemistry after I graduate.

• Favorite Books:  Anything by Sarah J Maas and The Picture of Dorian Gray
• Favorite Sports Teams:  Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Capitals
• Favorite Bands:  I Prevail, Bad Omens, and Shinedown
• Learning Consultant Courses:  Chemistry 110, 111, 112, 115 & 116

Hello everyone, my name is Sydney Dews and I am a senior majoring in Supply Chain Management and minoring in Addiction Studies. I also work for a non-profit therapeutic riding center in Fairmont during the week and enjoy my days out on the farm. 

• Favorite Restaurants: Chipotle, Plaza Azteca 
• Hobbies: spending time on the farm, spending time with friends
• Favorite things: horses, gym, traveling 

Hello! My name is Elizabeth Elias, and I am a new learning consultant at the STEM Learning Center. I plan to earn a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and continue my education as a future optometrist. I enjoy going on long nature walks and seeing new concerts. I am very excited to be here and have a great semester at WVU!

• Favorite movies:  My Girl, Rocky, The Sandlot 
• Favorite sports team:   Pittsburgh Steelers 
  
• Favorite artists/bands:   Pitbull, Zach Bryan, Noah Kahan 
  
• Hobbies:  Building LEGOS, Playing Video Games 
• Learning Consultant Courses:  Chem 110, 111, 112, and 115

• Favorite Movie: The Princess Bride
• Favorite Books: The Glass Castle, Frankenstein
• Hobbies: Running, painting, drawing
• Favorite Artist/Band: ABBA and AC/DC
• Favorite Food in Morgantown: Mountain Mama's
• Learning Consultant Courses:    Chem 110, 111, 112 115, and 116

Lover of things STEM, music, and gym.

I love studying classical music, practicing piano, playing video games, going to the gym, and working on my arithmetic abilities.

Hi I’m Meg! I am a forensic chemistry major with a minor in human nutrition and food studies. I’m from Virginia Beach so I love all things warm and sunny, but I enjoy the mountain state too! In my free time you can find me running with the WVU Track Club or line dancing!

• Hobbies: Running, surfing, and line dancing
• Favorite Movie: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
• Favorite Artist: Sabrina Carpenter
• Favorite Food in Morgantown: Los Mariachis

• Learning Consultant Courses: Chem 110, 111, 112, 115, and 116

Hi, my name is Jadyn Golston, and I am a sophomore majoring in Biology: Pre-Medical with a minor in public health. It is my first semester working at the STEM Learning Center, but I am so excited to meet everyone!

I love to workout, read books, shop, and do arts and crafts.

Hey! My name is Mayzie, I am a sophomore double majoring in Physics and Bio Pre-Med with a minor in Spanish. After I graduate, I plan to go to Med School and work towards becoming a Pediatric Oncologist. Not only am I a learning consultant, but I also work for Adventure WV FYTs, Guided Trips, and the Well Being Adventure Series, so I can answer any Student Rec related questions you may have. I am a consultant for Physics here at the SLC, and would love to help with Physics, or if you need some good dad jokes, I can help with that too.

• Hobbies: Writing music, playing the piano, building legos, and doing nails.
• Favorite movie and TV Show: Moana 2 and Criminal Minds
• Favorite Restaurants: Taco Bell and Panda Express

Hello, I’m Zachary Holmes! I'm currently in my fifth semester as a math tutor at West Virginia University. I'm pursuing a degree in Management Information Systems with a minor in Accounting.

• Favorite movies:  Forrest Gump 
• Favorite sports team:  Washington Commanders 
• Favorite food in Morgantown:  Chaang Thai on High Street 
• Learning Consultant Courses:  Math 124 and Math 150

Hi! My name is Kasia and I am a senior majoring in biochemistry with a minor in molecular medicine. After graduating, I plan to attend WVU School of Pharmacy. This is my first semester working as a learning consultant, and I also work as a research assistant in the Arnold Lab. So, I am here to talk all things biology, science, research, etc!

• Favorite books: Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid; The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
• Favorite movies: 10 Things I Hate About You, Madagascar series
• Hobbies: reading, hiking, hanging out with my cats, crafting

Hey! I'm Makenna Kelly and this is my first semester working at the learning center. My major is finance and I'm a sophomore in the honors college. I'm excited to help! 

• Favorite sports team:  Pittsburgh Steelers 
• Hobbies:  Playing ice hockey 
• Learning Consultant Courses:  Math 124 & 150

Hi! My name is Naomi and I'm a junior studying Biology with a minor in Psychology. I love meeting new people so if you see me out and about, please say hi! This is my first semester at the STEM Learning Center, so I am excited to get to know you and hopefully make college seem less scary.

• Favorite Artist: Frank Ocean
• Favorite Movie: Dirty Dancing
• Favorite Food in Morgantown: Chaang Thai

Hello! I am a sophomore from Wheeling, WV. I am majoring in Exercise Physiology with a minor in Health Promotion. I am involved with the WVU Helping Hands club and love to support the Mountaineers on game days.

• Hobbies: Watching sports, playing basketball, riding roller coasters
• Favorite Sports Teams: West Virginia Mountaineers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Pirates
• Favorite Artist: Post Malone

Hey guys my name is Liz! I am majoring in forensic biology with a minor in psychology, and I plan to go to dental school after I graduate. Chemistry is my favorite subject so I'm very excited to be a learning consultant this semester!

• Favorite movies: Titanic, Good Will Hunting, and Pirates of the Caribbean (the first one)
• Favorite Books: The Bell Jar and Malibu Rising
• Hobbies: traveling and line dancing

• Learning Consultant Courses:  Math 124 & 150

Howdy! My name is Hannah and I'm a Forensic Examiner and Political Science dual major! I'm from Cleveland, OH, and I love attending sporting events, country line dancing, and working out. In my free time, I like to watch police procedurals and courtroom shows. In the future, I plan to become a lawyer!

• Favorite movies:  White House Down 
• Favorite book: The Fifth Wave
• Hobbies:  Line dancing, going to the gym, and playing the guitar 
• Favorite sports team: The Cleveland Browns
• Favorite artist:  Luke Bryan 
• Favorite food in Morgantown:  Bombay Indian Grill
• Favorite hot drink on a cold day:  Apple Cider 
• Learning Consultant Courses:  Statistics 111, 211, and 215

I am a Junior, majoring in Physics with a minor in English and a certificate of Secondary Education. I work here as a physics tutor, as well as working with the Cosmology Department here at WVU to study pulsars and Fast Radio Bursts. I've also worked at Green Bank Observatory, in Green Bank, WV.

• Favorite movies:  Howl's Moving Castle 
• Favorite books:  Dragonsdawn 
• Hobbies:  reading, sewing, painting
• Favorite artist/band:  Cocteau Twins
• Learning Consultant Courses:  Physics 101, 102, 111, and 112

I am currently a junior at WVU majoring in data science with minors in political science and economics. I am in the chess club here at WVU and enjoy watching the NY Jets and Mets disappoint me every year.

• Favorite movies: Lord of the Rings Trilogy  
• Hobbies:  Playing chess and watching my favorite football teams lose
• Favorite sports teams:  NY Mets/NY Jets/WVU Mountaineers 
• Favorite artists/bands:  Bruce Springsteen/Bob Dylan 
• Favorite food in Morgantown:  Chaang Thai
• Favorite show: The Wire
• Learning Consultant Courses:  Statistics 111, 211, and 215

• Learning Consultant Courses:  Physics 101, 102, 111, and 112

Hi I'm Maddy Sickler! I am a first-year math learning consultant. I'm excited to help out!

Hey there! My name is Brady Snidow and I’m a junior here at WVU. This is my first semester tutoring at the STEM Learning Center. I’m majoring in Forensic Biology with minors in Cellular and Molecular Biology, Spanish, and Linguistics. The plan is to get my B.S. and then pursue an M.D. in Forensic Pathology to be a Medical Examiner. 

• Favorite Movies: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Pitch Perfect, or Bodies Bodies Bodies
• Favorite Books:  A Thousand Splendid Suns, Bunny, or The Gone Series
• Hobbies: Reading, playing video games, traveling (my picture is me and my sister in Italy)
• Favorite Artist/Band: Lana Del Rey / Paramore
• Learning Consultant Courses:    Chem 110, 111, 112, 115, and 116

Hi! :) My name is Athena Souder, and I am majoring in Forensic Biology with a minor in Ceramics! After I graduate, I plan to pursue a Master's degree in Biology. I love to play intramurals, so there's a good chance you'll see me out on the rec fields in my free time! I am also Vice President of the WVU Board Games Club!!

• Favorite Artists: AJR & Twenty One Pilots
• Favorite Movies: The Princess Bride, Life of Pi, & Hunger Games (all in the series)
• Favorite Sports Teams: THE Ohio State University & WVU
• Hobbies: CrossFit, Painting, Disc Golfing, & Reading
• Learning Consultant Courses: Biol 101, 102, 115, 117, & 219

Hi! I'm Erin and I'm a sophomore majoring in Psychology and Criminology. This is my first semester in the SLC and I'm super excited to help out!

• Favorite Book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
• Favorite Sports Team: Philadelphia Eagles

Hi! My name is Abby, this is my first semester working as a Learning Consultant in the Stem Learning Center and I am so excited ! I am a junior studying Health and Well Being. I have a passion for all things related to Health and Wellness and love to run and cook in my free time!

• Hobbies: Cooking, Baking, Running 
• Favorite Artist: Hardy
• Favorite movie: The Notebook
• Favorite Sports Teams: New York Mets, Miami Dolphins

Hello! I am Autumn Ware. I am currently a Junior here at WVU aiming to obtain a degree in MIS with a minor in Finance and Data Analytics. I am from Grafton, WV and this is my second year working at the STEM Learning Center.

• Favorite Movies: The Guardians of The Galaxy Trilogy, Thor Ragnarok, and The Green Mile
• Favorite books: It By: Stephen King, Beartown series By: Fredrik Backman, Daisy Jones & The Six By: Taylor Jenkins Reid, and the Throne Of Glass series By: Sarah J. Maas
• Favorite artists: Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, and James Marriott

Hey y’all! My name is Teagan, and I am currently a second year aiming to obtain a B.S. in Psychology. I plan to attend graduate school, enjoy giving back to the community, and I also love animals--with my favorite thing being feeding the raccoons I have back at home. I look forward to seeing you soon!

• Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting
• Hobbies: Baking, Gaming, and Tumbling
• Favorite Artists: Mac Miller and Zach Bryan
• Learning Consultant Courses:  Math 124 & 150

Hi! My name is James but I go by Eli. I am one of the general chemistry tutors here at the STEM learning center. I started this job because I am really passionate about education and helping others, and love working with students to help them better understand the topics they might be struggling with!

I have a lot of hobbies and enjoy watching movies, reading books, writing, exploring new places, running, hiking, etc. My favorite book is Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. I also really like music and my favorite album is Hozier self titled.

I am currently in my second year at WVU, majoring in Forensic Examination with a minor in psychology. Aside from studying and classes, I take part in many different clubs, with my favorite being WVU Paws. I also love reading/watching true crime, and this semester I started working as a Math Learning Assistant in the STEM Center!

• Hobbies: volunteering at animal shelters, reading, and crafting
• Favorite Artists: Noah Kahan, Tate McRae, Alex Warren, and Luke Bryan
• Favorite Movie: Anything horror/thriller related

Hello! My name is Mary Ella and I'm a forensic examiner major with a minor in Spanish. I'm a junior and from Huntington WV. This is my first semester at the STEM Learning Center.

• Favorite Movies: The Thing, Spider-verse, The Original Muppet Movie and Zoolander
• Favorite Books: The Handmaids Tale, and The Unworthy
• Favorite Artists: Ghost, Laufey, and The Crane Wives
• Hobbies: Drawing, reading, baking, crocheting, knitting, and running